Rhein’s brow furrowed even more deeply: "How is that possible? Their exceptions are extremely rare, how could there be so many?"

Solos nodded: "Actually, they do not entirely avoid bearing, it’s just that their mode of bearing is in a form we have yet to understand."

Rod sighed slightly, agreeing with Solos, but he knew a deeper reason, that they hadn’t fully comprehended the life of man nor how to unleash their full potential.

At this point, Solos continued: "In that case, the matter becomes simpler. The final plan will be executed by Sir Rod, with Lords Rhein and Alan assisting."

Rod frowned: "What about you?"

Solos said calmly: "We will undertake the sacrifice."

A foreboding rose in Rod’s heart.

"What do you mean?"

Solos replied indifferently: "A complete sacrifice, taking all the forces of the primordial beings in Saint Longde, to offer as the price for the birth of the True King."

At this moment, a tempest raged in Rod’s heart. So this was the meaning behind the complete sacrifice mentioned by the King of Yanuo. No wonder Solos rushed back to Saint Longde so hurriedly.

No wonder the King of Yanuo only had 20 portions of Primordial Law and the Fire Saint Emperor only had 18 portions, yet they could directly ascend to become the True King. Such a massive price needs to be paid.

"Was it the same in Yanuo before?" Rod’s voice had unknowingly become hoarse.

Solos shook his head slightly: "What the King of Yanuo performed should have been an incomplete sacrifice. All primordial beings only sacrificed the regenerable divine powers. With Yanuo’s strength, they could do this. Originally, our plan was to wait for Yanuo to complete the final plan and then have Yanuo’s strong return to Saint Longde to assist the Fire Saint Emperor in completing the final plan."

"In reality, this was our initial determination for the final plan, with complete sacrifice deemed as a last resort used in dire straits, unnecessary."

"Indeed."

Solos’ voice became incredibly heavy.

"You’ve seen it, doing it in this way is not feasible."

Rod’s heart sank as he finally understood why he couldn’t see any primordial beings in Yanuo; they must have been annihilated when the King of Yanuo fell.

This loss is simply immeasurable.

In the Dream Realm, the Book of Knowledge let out a long sigh: "What a pity, if only the King of Yanuo had performed a complete sacrifice from the start."

Rod remained silent; after things happen, everyone becomes a Prophet Sage, but who can make such a resolution before things unfold?

So many top-ranking figures in Yanuo, personalities like the Life Destroyer Jilod and Dawn Light Barro, yielded to sacrifice just like that. Who could possess such courage? If the cost is over 300 primordial beings lost even for the birth of a True King, is it worth it?

Even in Saint Longde, without so many primordial beings, only Solos stands out, yet Rod’s heart feels an acute pang.

Yet neither Solos nor Romano, Bernoulli, or others displayed regret or fear on their faces, only a strange calm.

"Sir Rod."

Solos spoke, a faint anticipation gleaming in his eyes, not only his—everyone present bore the same in their gazes.

"I understand, you might think the cost is too great, that no matter how powerful the True King is, he is still one individual, unable to leave the Holy Fire, cannot tread through Godoyin Sacred Mountain, nor destroy the Dark Taboo Place to completely eradicate the Black Fog."

"But the significance of a True King’s birth is beyond all else; it is humanity’s aspiration for thousands of years, the strength we’ve relentlessly pursued, the spirit of resistance we never abandoned even in despair. He can face true darkness, resist the invasion of the Black Fog, and protect a human kingdom during a catastrophe."

"Though we may lose our strength, as long as human civilization exists, there will be an endless stream of successors. Eventually, a second True King will emerge among them. Legend says, if three True Kings come to the world, humanity will gain the power to completely eliminate the Black Fog."

Rod was surprised to find everyone unknowingly shedding tears.

Solos looked at Rod, his eyes shining with an incredibly bright light:

"Even if the truth of the legend is unverifiable, nor the rumors made unreliable by the Black Fog’s distortion, a true king can still lead us toward revival. Humanity will eventually reclaim its past glory, standing tall within these heavens and earth."

"In comparison, what is our sacrifice?"

The Great Shepherd Leader’s voice also sounded amidst the air.

"Based on my research and observations during this time, it is very likely that the fallen King of Yanuo is the true source of Eternal Night."

Rod frowned: "How is that possible?"

The Great Shepherd Leader explained: "We’ve gathered sufficient information from the survivors in Yanuo. After piecing it together, I discovered that Eternal Night might have descended only after the fall of the King of Yanuo. The rise in Black Fog’s strength is due to the Dark Ring; it unleashed endless Black Fog, summoning some incredibly terrifying entities."

"Though Sir Rod destroyed the Dark Ring, the source of terror hasn’t vanished; merely the presence of the King of Yanuo’s awareness has delayed the arrival of the great disaster."